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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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